Senior Structural Engineer (Kansas City)

Burns & McDonnell; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Kansas City is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead project teams across power, process, healthcare, and industrial facilities. You will guide design from concept through construction, adapt plans to budgets, and coordinate with clients, vendors, and other disciplines.

Responsibilities include QA/QC of drawings, preparing specs, budgets, and change-order management, plus mentoring junior engineers and developing new business opportunities.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited structural engineering degree and 7 years of experience
• Experience leading structural design for large projects and coordinating with multiple disciplines
• Proficiency in design codes (IBC, AISC, ACI, ASCE7) and QA/QC processes

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design from conceptual phase through design completion to meet project needs and manager requirements.
• Prepare structural equipment specifications, RFQs, technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
• Review vendor drawings and interface with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines, detailers, and designers.
• Develop project schedules, scope, budgets, staffing plans, and construction planning; manage change orders effectively.
• Lead QA/QC of detailed drawings and coordinate field inspections, calculations, and material testing.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to engineers; build relationships with clients and pursue new business opportunities.

Skills

Leadership / team management

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Travel willingness

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Structural Engineering

Master's Degree in Structural Engineering

FE exam completed

PE license preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

The Senior Structural Engineer will lead structural design project teams to create world‑class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments on a variety of projects, including power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government, and military facilities. The Senior Structural Engineer will lead the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting structural plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.

• Lead structural design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.

• Prepare structural equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, Request for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.

• Review structural vendor drawings; data interface with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines, detailers, and designers.

• Participate in the development of project schedules, scope, budget, staffing planning, and construction planning. Responsible for the effective management of change orders.

• Applies expert knowledge of commonly used structural concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within the structural engineering services industry.

• Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, and finds non-standard design solutions.

• Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project-related data as required by the project managers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD-related software.

• Quality review of the construction administration, including coordination with field personnel to resolve design-related installation issues, calculations, field inspections, and testing of materials.

• Leads field inspections, installation, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.

• Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.

• Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers, and contractors, and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.

• Participate in sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.

• Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.

• Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.

• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the structural engineering practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.

• Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.

• Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.

• Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 7 years of structural engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred.

• Or Bachelor's Degree in Structural or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 7 years of structural engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred.

• Or Master's Degree in Structural Engineering and 6 years of structural engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred.

• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong knowledge of structural design codes (e.g., IBC, AISC, ACI, ASCE7).

• Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead the execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.

• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.

• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.

• Ability to travel.

• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Structural Engineering

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time

Req ID: 263295

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MG #T&D